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jug
What does jug mean?
In underworld cant a 'jug' is a bank (a 'jug heist' is a bank robbery); separately 'the jug' can mean jail.
"They cased the jug for weeks before the big job."
Origin
American/British cant, 19th–20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jug' mean in underworld slang?
It has two senses: a 'jug' is a bank (a 'jug heist' is a bank robbery), and 'the jug' can also mean jail.
Where does 'jug' come from?
It's American and British cant dating from the 19th and 20th centuries.
How do you tell which meaning is intended?
Context usually makes it clear: 'They cased the jug' means the bank, while 'in the jug' means locked up.
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